Where I'm From

By RylieC~ Inspired by George Ella Lyon
2010


I am from books
from sports
(swimming, tennis and golf)
from laughter
I am from the water
lakes, oceans and pools
I am from the backyard
the grass and trees
and the dirt and rocks.

I am from spaghetti and meatballs
from good-smelling laundry detergent
from the wild-ones
and the wise-ones
I am from business
title insurance and housing
I am from flight attendants
from good cooks
from animal lovers.

I'm from hamburgers on the grill
from cookies and milk
from open heart surgery
and hip replacements.

I am from family,
from smiles and hugs
from memories galore
all of them trying to pull back to life.